Universal wrap-around garment bag

Abstract

A universal, wrap-around garment bag including a zippered storage compartment for storing garments therein, a plurality of adjustable straps including quick release fasteners for attaching the wrap-around garment bag to the outer surface of any suitcase, and openings provided at opposite ends of the garment bag for receiving hooks of garment hangers employed at opposite ends of the garment bag to maximize the ability to store more clothes in the storage compartment. In one embodiment, each garment hanger includes a S-shaped hook that slides through an aperture formed within the neck of each garment hanger to removably store the S-shaped hooks within the garment bag, or a conventional garment hanger having a standard curved hook.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wrap-around garment bag comprising:
 a first panel attached to a second panel by a stitched seam extending around a section of a perimeter of the attached panels, and a zipper extending along three sides of another section of the perimeter of the attached panels, the attached panels forming a storage compartment for storing garments;   a plurality of adjustable straps defining at least a first pair of straps, and at least a second pair of straps, each strap having a proximate end attached to the first panel, and a distal end including a quick release fastener; and   at least one hook opening formed within the attached panels and extending within the storage compartment for receiving a curved hook of at least one garment hanger;
 wherein the wrap-around garment bag is attachable to an outer surface of a suitcase in which at least one pair of straps are extendable over a top surface of the suitcase and are releasably attached together via, the quick release fastener, and at least one pair of straps are extendable across a front surface of the suitcase and are releasably attached together via, another quick release fastener to secure the attached panels to the suitcase. 
   
     
     
         2 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein a central portion of the attached panels of the wrap-around garment bag rest flat against the rear surface or the front surface of the suitcase, and two opposite portions of the attached panels lay flat against side surfaces of the suitcase when the wrap-around garment bag is securely attached to the suitcase, leaving either the front surface or the rear surface of the suitcase uncovered. 
     
     
         3 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of straps comprise an adjustable strap for adjusting the length of each strap. 
     
     
         4 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first pair of straps extend in parallel with each other proximate a first edge of the attached panels, the second pair of straps extend in parallel with each other proximate a second edge of the attached panels, opposite the first edge, and wherein the garment bag includes a third pair of straps including a first side strap extending proximate a first side edge of the attached panels, and a second side strap extending proximate a second side edge of the attached panels, opposite the first side edge. 
     
     
         5 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first pair of straps extend in parallel with each other proximate a first edge of the attached panels, the second pair of straps extend in parallel with each other proximate a second edge of the attached panels, opposite the first edge, and wherein the garment bag includes a third pair of straps extending parallel with each other proximate a third edge of the attached panels, the third pair of straps extending normal to the first and second pair of straps. 
     
     
         6 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 5 , wherein at least one strap of the third pair of straps extends entirely across at least one panel and provides a handle. 
     
     
         7 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the garment bag includes at least two handles vertically aligned with one another with a first handle superior to a second handle. 
     
     
         8 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein each quick release fastener includes any one of a female buckle and male buckle, a magnet, a snap, a clasp, a hood, a button arrangement, or a clamp. 
     
     
         9 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hook opening formed within the attached panels includes a second hook opening formed within the attached panels, opposite the at least one hook opening, and extending within the storage compartment. 
     
     
         10 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the garment hanger includes one or more garment hangers, each garment hanger having an S-shaped hook that moves through the at least one hook opening. 
     
     
         11 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the garment hanger includes one or more conventional hangers, each hanger having a curved hook that moves through the at least one hook opening. 
     
     
         12 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hook opening includes a flap closure for covering the hook opening. 
     
     
         13 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the garment bag further comprises a plurality of spaced-apart bands extending sequentially in parallel within the storage compartment to retain garments. 
     
     
         14 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the wrap-around garment bag further includes at least one storage pocket with a closure mechanism. 
     
     
         15 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 14 , wherein the storage pocket is provided on an outer of the first panel, the storage pocket configured to store personal items therein, and accessible by users when the wrap-around garment bag is fully attached to the suitcase. 
     
     
         16 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the wrap-around garment further includes at least three storage pockets, a first storage pocket having a closure mechanism, and a second and third storage pocket without a closure mechanism. 
     
     
         17 . The wrap-around garment gab of  claim 16 , wherein the second and third storage pocket extend parallel to one another and are disposed about opposite ends of at least one panel, and the first pocket extends normal to the second and third storage pocket. 
     
     
         18 . The wrap-around garment bag of  claim 1 , wherein each panel is made out of material that is at least water resistant. 
     
     
         19 . A wrap-around garment bag comprising: 
 a first panel attached to a second panel by a stitched seam extending around a section of a perimeter of the attached panels, and a zipper extending along three sides of another section of the perimeter of the attached panels, the attached panels forming a storage compartment for storing garments;   a plurality of adjustable straps defining a first pair of straps, a second pair of straps, and a third pair of straps, each strap having a proximate end attached to the first panel, and a distal end including a quick release fastener; and   at least one hook opening formed within the attached panels and extending within the storage compartment for receiving a curved hook of at least one garment hanger; 
 wherein the wrap-around garment bag is attachable to an outer surface of a suitcase in which at least one pair of straps are extendable over a top surface of the suitcase and are releasably attached together via, the quick release fastener, and at least two pair of straps are extendable across a front surface of the suitcase and are releasably attached together via, another quick release fastener to secure the attached panels to the suitcase, and 
 wherein a central portion of the attached panels of the wrap-around garment bag rest flat against the rear surface of the suitcase, and two opposite portions of the attached panels lay flat against side surfaces of the suitcase, and two other opposite portions of the attached panels lay flat against the front surface of the suitcase, the two other opposite portions substantially overlapping one another when the wrap-around garment bag is securely attached to the suitcase. 
   
     
     
         20 . A wrap-around garment bag comprising: 
 a first panel attached to a second panel by a stitched seam extending around a section of a perimeter of the attached panels, and a zipper extending along three sides of another section of the perimeter of the attached panels, the attached panels forming a storage compartment for storing garments;   a plurality of adjustable straps defining a first pair of straps, a second pair of straps, and a third pair of straps, each strap having a proximate end attached to the first panel, and a distal end including a quick release fastener; and   at least one hook opening formed within the attached panels and extending within the storage compartment for receiving a curved hook of at least one garment hanger; 
 wherein the wrap-around garment bag is attachable to an outer surface of a suitcase in which at least one pair of straps are extendable over a top surface of the suitcase and are releasably attached together via, the quick release fastener, and at least two pair of straps are extendable across a front surface of the suitcase and are releasably attached together via, another quick release fastener to secure the attached panels to the suitcase, 
 wherein the first pair of straps extend in parallel with each other proximate a first edge of the attached panels, the second pair of straps extend in parallel with each other proximate a second edge of the attached panels, opposite the first edge, and the third pair of straps extend parallel with each other proximate a third edge of the attached panels, the third pair of straps extending normal to the first and second pair of straps, 
 wherein the garment bag includes at least two handles vertically aligned with one another with a first handle superior to a second handle, 
 wherein the wrap-around garment further includes at least three storage pockets, a first storage pocket having a closure mechanism, and a second and third storage pocket without a closure mechanism, and 
 wherein the wrap-around garment includes at least two cutouts to accommodate for the suitcase’s wheels.